City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Aviation
Agency file
The Chicago Department of Aviation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 1,976 employees with median total compensation of $101,358; the highest distinct record was $350,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,976 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,358) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,064 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,764. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 39
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jlen Hinton serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nicholas Holland is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Dahiana Mayor holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jennifer Navarrete holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Nichols is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Luis Ramos Jr is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Christian Reyes works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christian earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Severo Reyes is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Pedro Rosario is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Alexis Sanchez serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Keisha Smith holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ronald Veal Jr serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Keith Wallace serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Mark Washington holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Marcy Almanza holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,520.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jonathon Bradshaw serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,520.
Aviation Security Officer-Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Megan Heinz works as a Aviation Security Officer-Trainer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $74,520 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer-Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Inglima is a Aviation Security Officer-Trainer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,520.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Wendollyn Avalos is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Asha Lewis serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lateka Link holds the role of Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,172.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Henry Lutu works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $74,172 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lynntosha Scott is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Zanthe Scott serves as a Administrative Services Officer I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Erika Cabral is a Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,136.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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James Powers holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,136.
Non-Cdl Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Rocco Basso holds the role of Non-Cdl Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,986 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Mytika Belk works as a Non-Cdl Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Mytika earned $73,986 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Donyal Cummings works as a Non-Cdl Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Donyal earned $73,986 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Daniel Newborn-Baltimore holds the role of Non-Cdl Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,986 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Armando Velazquez serves as a Non-Cdl Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,986 (paid $36/hour).
Airport Operations Center Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Javon Jackson Harris works as a Airport Operations Center Coordinator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Javon earned $72,192 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jennifer Alonzo works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sheila Barrera works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sheila earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Milan Bubalo works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Milan earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mitchell Bush holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Johann Cervantes holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jacquez Chambers is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Chavez holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Siara Colon works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Siara earned $71,076 in 2026.